The Sixth (or Seventh?) Taste
Ever since the acceptance of umami as the fifth taste in the 80s, there has been research and debate into the existence of the sixth taste. In fact, in recent years, scientists have proposed a [...]
McCormick & Company: A Historic Brand Goes High Tech
American spice giant McCormick & Company is a Fortune 1000 company founded in 1889. But recent years have shown that even old brands can learn new tricks. McCormick & Company was founded and is still [...]
The Wonders of Citrus Part 1: Foods and Flavors
Citrus fruits are so ancient, and have been so widely cultivated and cross-bred, that their true origins are shrouded in mystery. Genetic research suggests there may be as few as 25 true-breeding species of citrus, [...]
The Fifth Taste: Unraveling Umami
Umami is a distinct taste, triggering unique receptors in our mouths. But what is it exactly, and why did it take so long to identify? Most people know that “umami” is a loan word borrowed [...]
Food Trends: Fermentation
Fermented foods are ancient delicacies enjoying a modern resurgence, and fermentation is breaking new ground in ingredient science, merging cutting edge science and health. Today we take a closer look at fermented foods. Of course, [...]
A Feast for the Senses: the Design of Candy
When we see candy, we know that it will have a sweet and pleasing taste. But candy is designed to appeal to all your senses, to connect with the child inside you that wants to [...]
Flavours of Spain
Spain has the second-largest proportion of land devoted to agriculture in Europe, second only to France. The incredible diversity of ecosystems in Spain, ranging from the Mediterranean Andalucia to the dry plateaus of central Spain, [...]
